Wine Raki Olive Oil Tasting and Pottery - Private Tour
Description
Join us on this Wine Raki and Olive Oil Tasting Private Tour in Heraklion, Crete and allow us to introduce you to the wine culture and traditions that have shaped this stunning island for centuries. Let the magic of Crete's vineyards and winery enchant you on this unforgettable experience. We invite you to visit the region of Peza, wich is most famous region in Crete for three things, It's wineries, olive oil factories and for It's potteries. Learn about the history and tradition of local grapes, wine and olive oil making, while you're diving into the wines tastes, in the best winery we have selected for you. Taste the indigenous varieties of Crete such a Dafni Kotsifali, Thrapsathiri, Plyto, Malvasia di Candia, Muscat of Spina or of the local with International varieties such a Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon combined with Cretan cheeses. Lunchtime arrives, and we indulge in a traditional Cretan feast at a quaint taverna nestled in a quaint village of Katalagari.
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Itinerary
Our first stop is at an Olive Oil factory to learn all the process of olive oil making and of course, you'll have the opportunity to taste their extra virgin olive oil.
We invite you to discover the secrets and the skills that have made Thrapsano Pottery the most successful village in Crete and even in Greece. A driver guide will take visitors into the heart of the Thrapsano village, where people produce ceramics since thousands years ago. The visitors can see the most important skills required in creating a piece of art pottery. This is your opportunity to see live and chat with some of the best artisans, to see the way they produce and the way they are firing their products in a kiln much like those used in the past to now days.
Start your tour with a visit to the renowned Lyrarakis Winery, one of the oldest and most significant wineries in Crete. Here, you can learn about the winemaking process, explore the vineyards, and sample a variety of wines, including indigenous Cretan grape varieties like Vilana and Kotsifali. Taste 5 Cretan wines combined with Cretan cheeses.
In this beautiful village you’ll walk through traditional buildings and houses of Katalagari while your driver/guide will inform and explain you, about tradition, history and the way the locals live, celebrate and enjoy their lives. Here will have lunch in a family taverna with Cretan traditional food and wine (optional)
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up and drop off from your hotel/port/airport We pick up and drop off all travelers from Heraklion region. We don't pick up travelers from Chania,Souda port,Ierapetra, Rethymno, Agios Nikolaos, Elounda and Sitia region. NOTE- For those who arrive in Heraklion by cruise ship, the driver guide, will be waiting at the shuttle bus exit.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Seating for children is available upon request
- Most travelers can participate
- Mobile tickets accepted
- According to Greek law, people under 18 years old are not allowed to consume or be served alcoholic beverages.
- Let us know if there are any specific sights or experiences you'd like to include, and we'll tailor the tour accordingly.
- If you have any food allergies or intolerances, please contact us to let us know
- Infant seats available on request
Reviews(15)
We had an incredible experience with Dimitrios. He was a fantastic tour guide - he was both knowledgeable and friendly. We began with a taste of olive oil, then went to the pottery shop and finished with two wine tastings. Each stop was memorable, enjoyable, and well worth our time. We could not recommend Dimitrios more highly.
Dear Jennifer, Thank you so much for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that you had such an enjoyable experience with Dimitrios. His passion for sharing the culture, traditions, and flavors of Crete truly makes every tour special. We're glad you enjoyed each stop, from the olive oil tasting and pottery workshop to the wine tastings. It's wonderful to know that the experience was both memorable and worthwhile for you. Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing to explore Crete with us. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future! Warm regards, Tours in Heraklion team!
This tour was the highlight of our vacation. From the moment Spyros picked us up to when he dropped us off, it was epic. First, Spyros is the best tour guide ever. Not only was he extremely knowledgeable but he was a genuine person. I would highly recommend him to all tour inquiries. Next, the tour itself was well thought out. Olive oil tasting to pottery making to wine tasting. Perfect. We had an epic day and on our next visit to Crete, we will schedule another tour with Spyros!
Dear Aaron, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that your tour with Spyros was the highlight of your vacation. Your kind words about Spyros mean a lot to us. His passion for Crete, genuine hospitality, and dedication to creating memorable experiences are what make each tour special. We're also thrilled that you enjoyed the variety of experiences, from the olive oil tasting and pottery workshop to the wine tasting. It was our pleasure to share these authentic parts of Crete with you. Thank you again for booking with us and your recommendation. We look forward to welcoming you back to Crete and creating another epic day together!
We had a wonderful day with Spyros as our guide. We really felt we got an excellent taste of Cretan hospitality along with delicious food, wine and olive oil. We thoroughly enjoyed our day and Spyros’s company and highly recommended this experience.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the day with Spyros and experienced the true Cretan hospitality, delicious local food, wine, and olive oil. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we really appreciate your recommendation. We hope to see you again on your next visit to Crete! Warm regards, The Tours in Heraklion team!
My wife and I had the most incredible tour experiencing Cretan olive oil, wine, raki, and pottery with Spyros. He was personable, knowledgeable, fun, and went above and beyond to deliver a memorable day. Along the tour he would make stops to pick herbs off the roadside to share more about the rich agriculture with us! He even brought along birthday candles and a personalized cake for my wife’s birthday - truly special. We highly recommend Spyros and Tours in Heraklion!
It's so nice to read such a great review Jacob. It was our pleasure to have you in a Wine Tasting Tour and adding some sweet moments in your wife's birthday. We appreciate recommending Tours in Heraklion to the community and Spyros as a tour guide. Hope you'll give us the opportunity to host you back again in the future. Best wishes from all of us!
Our tour guide, Spyros, was an excellent guide! He toured us around Heraklion where we visited a family owned winery and rali producer and olive oil production facility. We learned a lot about the local production and consumption of all food. While we did visit during the low season (Dec), there was a chance that stone places were closed, like the pottery business. While we were disappointed, we still enjoyed the tour and the accommodations that Spyros provided. Highly recommended!
Thank you very much for your kind words about wine tasting tour. We really appreciate your feedback and we would love to have you back in another of our tours in Crete. Warmest wishes from Crete!
Our tour guide, Spyros, was an excellent guide! He toured us around Heraklion where we visited a family owned winery and rali producer and olive oil production facility. We learned a lot about the local production and consumption of all food. While we did visit during the low season (Dec), there was a chance that stone places were closed, like the pottery business. While we were disappointed, we still enjoyed the tour and the accommodations that Spyros provided. Highly recommended!
Seeing that you had a 5-Star experience is the best thing we could hope for! We truly appreciate your feedback and recommendation to our Wine and Olive Oil Tasting with Spyros and hope to welcome you back for more memorable experiences in the future. Best wishes!
This was an amazing day-trip! We loved every stop on the tour but most especially Domaine Paterianakis. This is a woman-owned (sisters) and operated winery with the most impeccable attention to detail. Additionally, our tour guide Spyros had such lovely energy and was so passionate about telling us about Crete. The most incredible part....in the booking notes it asked if there were any dietary restrictions and I wrote: No, but it is my sister's birthday! Tours in Heraklion arranged for a surprise cake to be delivered at the wineries and it was such a lovely moment for my sister! We Were both surprised and truly touched. We would 100% recommend this tour to anyone...we even got a chance to learn from a master potter!! We will definitely be utilizing their services again!
Dear Melissa, Reading your feedback about your experience with us , our team feels rewarded for what we provide to our guests. The satisfaction and happiness of our guests is our top priority and we will continue to improve your experience with the best possible service. We hope your memories in Crete, will remain with you for years to come. Once again, thank you very much for booking this tour with our tour company and for leaving such a nice review about the Wine Tasting Tour. Thank you for recommending our tour, and we hope to welcome you back for more unforgettable experience in the future! Best wishes!
My sister and I did this tour and absolutely loved it. The wineries were beautiful and had great wine and amazing cheese plates, the pottery studio we went to was amazing (and we got to try doing pottery!) and the olive oil press was very educational. The drive was astoundingly scenic. We would have had a great time even with a terrible guide. However, our guide (Stavros) was awesome. We could not have asked for a nicer, funnier, more knowledgeable guy. He joked at the beginning of the tour that questions were free until 3, and thereafter it would be €5 per question. If so, we would owe him approximately 1k. He answered questions about botany, history, culture, wildlife, politics, tourism, his family, the business, etc. We were honestly disappointed he didn't join us for the wine tasting, we were enjoying his company so much. I would recommend this tour to anyone. I plan to recommend it to everyone I know who travels out this way.
I can't find the words to thank you for this outstanding review,it means a lot to our team. We truly appreciate your feedback regarding to your Wine and Olive Oil Tasting with Stavros. We apologise if Stavros disappointed you for not sitting with you during the wine tasting,but our driver guides can't take part in wine tasting and drive later. It is unacceptable to do so and you must understand that. Thank you very much again for booking this tour with our tour company and thank you for recommending our tour to others. We hope to have the opportunity to have you back in another of our tours in the future, because you were an amazing company. Warm regards from all of us!
What a fabulous tour! Spyros, a local to the area was super knowledgeable and friendly, and went above and beyond to make our trip to Crete a fun and memorable one. The wine-tastings are well worth it, 5 tastings and cheese platters at each winery, both with amazing views. Along the way, our guide even took a detour to show us around the plateau which is famous for its traditional windmills and agriculture. The tour was run so well that we wished we’d booked our other tour in Heraklion with Heraklion Tours!!
What a pleasure to read such a great review. Reading your review about your experience with us , our team feels rewarded for what we provide to our guests. We could'nt be happier to understand that you enjoyed your tour with us and it was the highlight of your vacation in Greece. It's always our goal to provide our guests with memorable experiences, and we're delighted to know that we were able to deliver on that for you. Many thanks again,for choosing Tours in Heraklion for your wine tasting tour. It was our pleasure having you as our Guests to Wine tasting tour and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best wishes!
Our guide Mike was so fun! He was passionate about Greece and had a contagious laugh. We had such a good time. seeing Crete and learning so much about the island.
Thank you Paula,for taking the time to share your experience with other travelers. We are happy that you enjoyed your experience with us. Hope we'll have the opportunity to host you on another of our tours in the future. Best wishes!
